Basically Babies Mandate
Basically Babies mandate is “outfitting newborns in need” and is committed to supporting ‘extreme need’ families, who have a newborn baby in the greater Edmonton and greater Calgary areas.
About Basically Babies
Basically Babies is an Alberta-based registered charity that provides basic outfitting needs for newborn babies born to families in extreme need in the greater Edmonton and Calgary areas.
They identify these families by partnering with other non-profit and charitable organizations that are working with extreme need families on a long-term basis, building life skills, and assisting to work through issues and obstacles that are present in their lives.
Basically Babies started in January 1994 with a group of 6 young moms, all friends, each with a new baby at the time. They recognized that:
- Raising a baby requires a large amount of baby gear
- They all have way too much baby gear
- There’s many young families that don’t have any baby gear
- They should find a way to give some of this baby gear to others in the community.
About the Layettes
The “Layette” is the gift of a complete first year’s wardrobe and supplies for the infants in the form of a beautiful colour-coordinated basket layered with clothing, outerwear, blankets, toys, storybooks, sleepers, undershirts, footwear and other baby essentials.
Quilt and Receiving Blanket sizes are:
- receiving blankets - one metre square
- quilts - 36" x 46"
Donations
The work of Basically Babies is fully accomplished through the ongoing, generous financial support of members of the community. They rely on donations of both supplies and cash funding for the ongoing programs of Basically Babies.
Donation Policy
“All financial donations from corporations or individuals will be utilized for the Layette Program unless otherwise specified by the donor. Once all needs have been met in the fiscal year for the Layette Program, the Board of Directors may allocate donations to alternative Basically Babies programs as needed. Tax receipts will be issued for all cash donations over $20, provided we have current contact information."
Financial Donations
By Cheque
Basically Babies
14839 118th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5L 2M7
By Credit Card
Donations can also be made by credit card through the Canada Helps - Canada’s platform for donating and fundraising online. Canada Helps - Basically Babies
Layette Donations
All donated items will be used in the provision of the Layettes if suitable. Anything that they cannot use, but is still usable, will either be donated to another charity or used in other fundraising activities with all funds allocated directly to the Layette Program.”
Quilt and Receiving Blanket Donations
Quilts and receiving blankets can be dropped off at the addresses below, during the hours indicated. An appointment is not necessary to drop off any layette donations.
Edmonton:
14839 118th Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta
Drop-off Hours: Monday - Thursday - 9:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 780-989-0180
Calgary:
5, 2616 16th Street NE, Calgary, Alberta
Drop-off Hours: Tuesday - Thursday - 9:00am – 3:00pm
Phone: 403-510-4195
Links and Contact Information
Basically Babies (Edmonton)
14839 118th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5L 2M7
Phone: 780-989-0180
Basically Babies (Calgary)
5, 2616 16th Street NE
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 7J8
Phone: 403-510-4195
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